Chris Baker: 'Really hurtful' that Redskins didn't offer contract

Former Washington Redskins defensive lineman Chris Baker expected to be playing for the Burgundy and Gold after having come up through the ranks of the practice squad and earning a starting position.

During a radio interview Friday, the former Hampton star spoke out about not being offered a contract.

“It was really hurtful learning that the Redskins didn’t really offer me a contract being that I was one of their best defensive linemen on their team for the last couple of years and really worked my way up from the practice squad to being one of the best linemen,” Baker said on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday. “And for them not to offer me was very hurtful, but I understand it’s a business and I’m very happy to move forward with the Buccaneers, and I think I really have a bright future there.”

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Baker often spoke up for players and also voiced his opinion about contract situations. In sticking with his candor, he tweeted about his time in Washington and how things ended once he signed his new contract with Tampa.

I'll definitely miss all my teammates and fans but understand the @Redskins didn't want me back as crazy as that sounds but I love y'all ✌🏾

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Lake Lewis Jr

USA TODAY Sports Media Group RedskinsWire Managing Editor, Lewis is a Washington Redskins Insider and TV Analyst. Owner and Founder of SportsJourney, Lewis is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).